Riad al-Turk

Riad al-Turk (Arabic: رياض الترك; 1930 – 1 January 2024) was a Syrian opposition leader, a political prisoner for about 20 years, and supporter of democracy, who was called "the Old Man of Syrian opposition." He was secretary general of the Syrian Communist Party (Political Bureau) from its foundation in 1973 until 2005.

Riad al-Turk
رياض الترك
Born1930 (1930)
Homs, Syria
Died (aged 93)
Paris, France
NationalitySyrian
Other namesOld Man of the Syrian Opposition
OccupationSyrian opposition leader
Known for
  • Democracy activist
  • Political prisoner
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